Casa Che Guevara

Though, all things considered, there are not many monuments standing in Argentina that commemorate its most profoundly influential revolutionary, the Casa Che Guevara just southwest of Cordoba is a refreshing and illuminating exception. Che's childhood home from age 4 to 16, this house-turned-museum in Alta Gracia contains relics from his early and developmental years, including teachers' report cards, books, photographs, and a farewell letter to his parents composed in 1965. Here you can also find "La Poderosa": the 50 cc motorcycle on which Che and Alberto Granado made their life-changing journey across South America. For such a short drive (45 min) from the city center, it's certainly well worth checking out.